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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 23, 2001
Filed:
Apr. 28, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
Shubha Chungi, Sharon, MA (US);
Kangwen Lin, Sharon, MA (US);
Assignee:
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 9/20 ; A61K 9/22 ; A61K 9/28 ; A61K 9/14 ; A61K 4/700 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 9/20 ; A61K 9/22 ; A61K 9/28 ; A61K 9/14 ; A61K 4/700 ;
Abstract
Stabilized bupropion hydrochloride pharmaceutical compositions are disclosed that are free of acid additives and provide for a sustained release of the bupropion hydrochloride. The particulate bupropion hydrochloride may be coated with a membrane coating and large-size particles may also be used. Methods for treating individuals using the stabilized bupropion hydrochloride pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.